Basic Deep Fried Lobster Recipe
- 1 x (1.5-2 lb.) lobster
- 2 x Large eggs
- 4 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt Oil for deep-frying Lettuce Pepper
- 1.
- Clean and shell lobster.
- Cut meat in 1/2-inch cubes.
- 2.
- Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with cornstarch, water and salt.
- Dip lobster cubes in batter to coat.
- 3.
- Heat oil.
- Add in lobster cubes, a few at a time, and deep-fry about 1/2 minute.
- Then reduce heat to medium and deep-fry till golden brown.
- Drain on paper toweling.
- 4.
- Arrange lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
- VARIATIONS:1.
- After step 1, marinate lobster cubes in a mix of 2 Tbsp.
- sherry, 1 Tbsp.
- oyster or possibly soy sauce, and 2 slices fresh ginger root, chopped.
- Let stand 30 min, tossing cubes occasionally; then drain, discarding marinade.
- Pick up step
- 2.
- 2.
- After step 1, wrap each lobster cube in half a strip of bacon.
- Pick up step
- 2.
- In step 2, for the cornstarch batter, substitute either of the following:a.
- 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten, and 3/4 c. flour.
- (If necessary, add in a few drops of water to thin.)
- b.
- 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. flour; 1/4 c. water-chestnut flour; 1/2 tsp.
- salt; and 1/4 tsp.
- garlic pwdr.
lobster, eggs, cornstarch, water, salt oil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basic-deep-fried-lobster-79461 (may not work)